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Elizabeth Gilbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Gilbert since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth Gilbert is held by other lawyers.

Kevin M. Judiscak joined the firm just after it was formed to develop and chair the firm’s litigation practice after gaining substantial experience from his prior tenure at two of Arizona’s largest firms. He brings a focused and strategic approach to the litigation process, and assists business clients in beneficially resolving pending or threatened disputes. Kevin litigates varied types of commercial disputes, including: • Enforcement and defense of interests under commercia...

Matt is a graduate from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. He received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University in 2003. Matt is a shareholder focusing his practice in plaintiff’s catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death and criminal law. In his nearly ten years as a lawyer, Matt has distinguished himself in the courtroom and the community. He is passionate about his clients and dedicated to seeking justice on ...

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Elliot H. Wernick is a highly respected senior member of The Cavanagh Law Firm, who has spent more than 25 years counseling and representing the insurance industry and its policy holders in complex litigation matters. Peer rated by Martindale Hubbell as an AV Preeminent lawyer, Elliot has extensive experience in skillfully and successfully handling complex personal injury and tort matters, such as the defense and litigation of complex automobile an...

Andrew’s practice is focused on zoning, land use, real estate law, government relations and municipal law. His areas of concentration include development agreements, rezoning ordinances, code enforcement, intergovernmental financing agreements and complex transactional matters. Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, Andrew served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Paradise Valley for 22 years from 1998-2020. He oversaw high quality growth and development that strictly adhered to the...

Paul M. Gales, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Paul M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Paul M. Gales, Jr. since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paul M. Gales, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jack works with the firm’s transactional group, often managing the full cycle of real estate development projects, from pre-contract property investigations to erecting important commercial buildings that he counsels through leasing and sale. He has built a name for himself as an authority on real estate transactions, often leading projects for national and international developers building large-scale commercial real estate projects across Arizona. Jack has worked across the state nego...

Richard C. Gramlich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Richard C. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard C. Gramlich since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard C. Gramlich is held by other lawyers.

Tom’s practices include a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including business, construction, condemnation, trust and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in numerous mediations and trials in both state and federal court, arguing before both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tom has handled exclusively civil litigation matters for more than 25 years, and has substantial experience in comme...

John DeStefano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. John practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized John DeStefano since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John DeStefano is held by other lawyers.